Kevin Pietersen and Brendon McCullum (Photos by Getty Images) NEW DELHI: After England suffered a heavy 4-1 Ashes series loss to Australia, former England star Kevin Pietersen has spoken out and called for changes in the national coaching setup. Pietersen believes England should think about bringing back former head coach Andy Flower and see him…
US stock markets traded slightly higher on Friday after a mixed US jobs report tempered expectations of an early interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve, without fully closing the door on easing later this year, according to an AP report.In early trading, the S&P 500 rose 0.2% and hovered near its all-time high set…
Child care funding freeze lands Trump administration in court Attorneys general from five Democratic-led states have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration over its decision to freeze billions of dollars meant for public benefit programmes that support low-income families. The states — California, Colorado, Minnesota, Illinois and New York — say the move amounts…
For years there have been speculations around a possible romance between Prabhas and Anushka Shetty, largely sparked by their electrifying chemistry in ‘Baahubali’. Despite repeated denials from both actors, fans continue to remain fascinated, eager to decode what might be happening off camera. Infact, fans feel they still make one of the best onscreen pairs….
Indra Nooyi, the trailblazing former PepsiCo CEO, dropped a refreshingly honest truth bomb about marriage with a high-powered and busy partner. An old video of hers has now resurfaced on the internet and it is now trending on social media. In it, Indra Nooyi candidly admitted what every busy spouse knows: Balancing love and ambition…
Tomorrow may bring a small ‘Aha!’ moment. An obstacle or a quirk that appeared haywire could now fall into the right place. You will not be inundated by all the answers all at once, but you’ll feel a sort of peaceful metamorphosis occurring in your perceptions of life. Don’t urge it, though—only acknowledge it. Clarity…
Russia has escalated war against Ukraine by firing its rarely used Oreshnik intermediate-range ballistic missile during a massive overnight barrage, Ukrainian authorities said, as Kyiv released images of missile fragments recovered near the western city of Lviv. The strike marked only the second known battlefield use of the nuclear-capable weapon, which Moscow claims is impossible…
Swiss Federal President Guy Parmelin, left, delivers his statement as Former Grand Duke of Luxembourg Henri, left, and Emmanuel Macron, right, President of France, appear on the screen, during the official commemorative ceremony for victims of the deadly fire MARTIGNY: Switzerland held a national day of mourning on Friday for the 40 people who died…
NEW DELHI: Political consultancy firm Indian Political Action Committee (I-PAC) has termed the Enforcement Directorate raids an “unsettling precedent”. The probe agency condicted searches at I-PAC offices and the residence of its director, Pratik Jain, in Kolkata a day before, in connection with a coal smuggling-linked money laundering case.In a statement on Friday, the firm…
Companies have paid an estimated $133.5 billion in IEEPA-based tariffs through December 14, according to government data. (AI image) The Supreme Court will not rule in the crucial case of US President Donald Trump’s tariffs case on Friday. The ruling is being watched globally for its implications on all major economies. Earlier it was expected…
Nothing amps up a binge-watch like a villain who crawls under your skin. Indian web series have gifted us some absolute nightmares—not over-the-top cackles, but quiet, twisted threats that hit too close to home. Here are five who left us sleeping with lights on. Yet, they are among the most beautifully written dangerous characters who…
Let’s admit it that most of us don’t get to travel often. And when we do, we try to see almost everything that the place has to offer. I also have friends, who are seasoned travellers, and when I ask them how they cover places, every one has different things to say. While some are…
Try to give yourself permission on this day to loosen the grip a little. You don’t need to carry it all or hold every moment seriously. Some change in the perception will make the day less burdensome. If you choose suddenly for lightness instead of heaviness, then all the problems may seem smaller and, therefore,…
Apple’s chief executive, Tim Cook, made $74.3 million in 2025. The compensation for the year represents a slight decrease from the $74.6 million he took home in 2024, according to the company’s latest proxy filing. This dip in the compensation package of Cook reflects in the changes in the incentive payouts, though Cook’s base salary…
President Donald Trump has said he sees no reason to restrict his family’s business activities during his second term, arguing that he was criticised rather than recognised despite voluntarily limiting such dealings during his first presidency.In a lengthy interview with The New York Times, Trump said his experience of his first term in office convinced…
Union home minister Amit Shah delivers a video message at the inauguration of National IED Data Management System of NSG. (PIB via PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Home minister Amit Shah on Friday virtually inaugurated the National IED Data Management System (NIDMS) — a repository of data on attacks involving improvised explosive devices (IED), designed to…
Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman with tablet containing Budget documents (File photo) NEW DELHI: Union minister Kiren Rijiju on Friday announced the dates for Parliament’s Budget session, which he said will be held in two phases from January 28 to April 2.“On the recommendation of the Govt of India, Hon’ble President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu…
AFCAT city intimation slip 2025: The Indian Air Force (IAF) has released the Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT)-1 city intimation slip (cycle 1) on the official website, afcat.cdac.in. This slip informs applicants about the city where their AFCAT 2026 exam centre will be located. The city intimation slip is meant to help candidates plan…
Ajay Jain’s memoir recalls 1970s-80s schooldays at Delhi’s St. Columba’s, spotlighting senior SRK’s charisma. “Born with charisma… best in dramatics, sports, undisputed sword of honour boy,” says Jain (Firstpost). It evokes nostalgic campus life, SRK enigma, teacher crushes, family rumors, blending humor and heart. Ajay Jain, author and entrepreneur, penned ‘Charlie’s Boys’, a memoir revisiting…
A woman called Paige Raeleen quit alcohol for 30 days, and showed her amazing transformation on her YouTube channel. Sharing her before and after shots, the Yoga instructor said, “Since I just completed my first dry January and society is getting more curious about living a sober life, I wanted to clear up some misconceptions…
